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Auntie Q, 5 years agoThe Kewpies premiered in 1913 with Rose O'Neill's comic tales in the Woman's Home Journal. They were made into dolls soon after their introduction in the magazine. Based on that information and the crazing (or cracking) in the composition material this Kewpie head seems very early; it might just be from 1913 or so.

Vestaswind, 5 years agoThe first Kewpie's were made from bisque or china and celluloid. Based on the size alone it makes this doll newer. The face also makes me believe this is a Cameo Kewpie.

oiseauxenvol, 5 years agohi - Vestaswind . The head is appro 4"x4" - could it be earlier? 1920's ? A

oiseauxenvol, 5 years agoYes, looks very similar. mine looks like it is old old old, but it is really just in bad condition!!! Thanks for your expertise!! A

Auntie Q, 5 years agoI need to revise my last comment: The Kewpies premiered in 1909.

Vestaswind, 5 years agoThe paint is intact and it's not crumbling. I have seen worse, much worse!

oiseauxenvol, 5 years agoVestaswind - the top hair is a bit different than the one on your link. Mine is cuter I think!!! thanks again - gives me a place to start. I may or my not sell - If I was a doll collector I would definitely not part with it. There is something spiritual about this little one.

Vestaswind, 5 years agoYou can put "Kewpie parts or TLC, repair" on an eBay watch list. Sometimes you can find the body and limbs on there, and put it back together!